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Isle of Wight
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Cowes Week 2026 takes place from Saturday 1 August to Friday 7 August, marking the historic 200th anniversary of the world's longest-running sailing regatta, and it's not too late to grab a great place to stay.
East Rosetta Cottage
On the seafront at Cowes, this beautiful 19th century house is full of original features.
Little Chert
A stylish 70s hang-out, high on a wooded cliff with fabulous views.
Irex
One in a row of former coastguard cottages with uninterrupted views of the sea, the sunset and the night sky, on the cliffs of the Needles Headland.
Knowles Farm Cottage
This rural escape is at the island's most southerly tip, with views of a Victorian lighthouse.
Featured cottages
From stone farm cottages to a converted club house and a rustic cabin, there are all sorts of holiday stays to choose from on the Isle of Wight.
A 70s-styled, modernist home
Chert is in the quiet residential area of St Lawrence, high on a wooded cliff with a large balcony. In half an hour, you can walk to vibrant Ventnor, with its arts scene and independent cafés, bars and restaurants. Sleeps four. Next door, Little Chert is full of original retro features from the formica bathroom to the sleek wall bed. Sleeps two.
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With dog-friendly beaches on all sides of the island, the Isle of Wight is a great spot for a holiday with your dog. Image: Pomone, Isle of Wight
Rosetta Cottage
The Rosetta Cottages are neighbours (Rosetta and East Rosetta) in a converted Victorian manor on the seafront at Cowes. You can walk into town and to the marina, and watch passing ships and yachts from your garden.
Surfing and cycling holidays on the Isle of Wight
Find a place to stay near a great surfing spot, or bring your bike and enjoy the island's cycle routes.
Surfing holidays on the Isle of Wight
For a surfing trip minus the crowds, head to the southern fringes of this small island. You can drive from one end to the other in less than an hour to scout for the best breaks.
Cycling on the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight is a top cycling destination, for routes from the hilly, 65-mile 'Round the island cycle route' to trails perfect for beginners and families. All cottages have private gardens with space to padlock your bike, and some have bike sheds or storage. Leave the car and bring your bike on the hovercraft. Image: Newtown Cabin on the Newtown National Nature Reserve
Travel offers for the Isle of Wight
Crossing the water is all part of the experience on an Isle of Wight holiday.
Book your ferry early as there can be high demand for popular crossing times at busy times of the year. There are currently three options available depending on your preferred route. Image: 1 and 2 Compton Farm Cottages
Wightlink Ferries
National Trust Holidays guests receive a 25% discount with Wightlink ferries between Lymington and Yarmouth, Portsmouth and Fishbourne and the catamaran between Portsmouth and Ryde (foot passenger service only). The discount is applied once you have selected the crossing times in Wightlink's booking system. Image: Knowles Farm Cottage, near Niton
Red Funnel Ferries
National Trust Holidays guests receive a 25% discount between Southampton and East Cowes in Red Funnel's booking system. The terms and conditions applicable to bookings made through this special arrangement via National Trust (Isle of Wight) are those relating to “Saver Fares”. By booking with Red Funnel, you are agreeing to be bound by their terms and conditions, as available on the Red Funnel website. Image: The OId Club House, near St Helens
Hovertravel
Foot passenger hovercraft service only from Portsmouth to Ryde. Image: Old Church Lodge, St Helens
Large and neighbouring cottages for group getaways
Choose a large, converted farmhouse, or smaller cottages right next to each other.
Mottistone Manor Farmhouse
Mottistone Manor Farmhouse has spacious rooms and a large garden, so family and friends can enjoy a holiday together. Compton Bay is just a five-minute drive away. Dog friendly. Sleeps 14.
Cottages on the Needles headland
Two holiday cottages - Pomone and Irex - perch high on the cliffs above Alum Bay, surrounded by sea views, chalk cliffs and open downland. Spot migrating birds by day and meteor showers by night. Pomone sleeps four and Irex sleeps five.